Mother Saigon (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2023, Mother Saigon is a documentary film directed by Khoa Lê, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In Saigon, family culture carries on as it has for centuries, even when blood ties are broken. Through a mosaic of intimate portraits, Má Sài Gòn explores humanity’s universal desire for love, acceptance, connection and belonging through an LGBTQ+ lens. The film is a love letter – a bittersweet ode to a comforting yet disturbing mother, to a city that is as liberating as it is oppressive.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Mother Saigon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Saigon page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Saigon (2023)?
- In US, Mother Saigon is available to stream on GuideDoc, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mother Saigon worth watching?
- Mother Saigon holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Mother Saigon released?
- Mother Saigon was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.